1. What was the most valuable experience or moment for you during this project? The most valuable part was meeting and connecting with people from cultures different from my own. I particularly connected with the Turkish and Bulgarian participants. For me, some of that connection came from recognising familiar cultural elements and finding common ground Read more about Mario’s personal interview as participant in YE “Youth participation 360”[…]

1. What was the most valuable experience or moment for you during this project? The most valuable part was connecting with people from across Europe. I met people I will not forget, and I felt that each of us contributed something through our knowledge, habits and customs. Those exchanges happened through conversations and the time Read more about Evtim’s personal interview as participant in YE “Youth participation 360”[…]

1. What motivated you to apply for this training course on preventing youth radicalisation? Radicalisation was a relatively new topic for me, and I wanted to understand how we could address it in our NGO’s work. I was particularly interested in practical tools and methods that we could adapt to our activities and use with Read more about Pavel’s personal interview as participant in Preventing Youth Radicalisation in the Digital Age: Tools for Youth Workers[…]

1. What was the most valuable experience or moment for you during this project? The intercultural evenings were the most valuable experiences for me. I had a lot of fun preparing Romania’s presentation, and I enjoyed representing my culture in front of the group alongside the other Romanian participants. I also loved watching the other Read more about Andrei’s personal interview as participant in YE “Youth participation 360”[…]

1. What was the most valuable experience or moment for you during this project? The most valuable part was exchanging ideas with young people from different countries. Hearing how others experience life in their communities helped me look at familiar issues from new perspectives. I appreciated the discussions where we could compare our opinions and Read more about Ciprian’s personal interview as participant in YE “Youth participation 360”[…]

1. What was the most valuable experience or moment for you during this project? For me, the treasure hunt in Bansko was the most valuable experience. We had to work together, create social media content and share how enjoyable participating in an Erasmus+ project can be. It combined several things I appreciated: exploring a new Read more about Ioana ‘s personal interview as participant in YE “Youth participation 360”[…]

1. What was the most valuable experience or moment for you during this project? I approached this Erasmus+ experience without many expectations. I wanted to remain open to whatever the exchange might bring. I was part of my country’s team alongside people I had known for a long time, including close friends and my brother. Read more about Nicoleta’s personal interview as participant in YE “Youth participation 360”[…]

1. What was the most valuable experience or moment for you during this project? The most valuable part was making friends and hearing about their lives in their own countries. I enjoyed spending time together and discovering that language barriers and cultural differences did not stop us from connecting. Before the project, I had not Read more about Míriam’s personal interview as participant in YE “Youth participation 360”[…]

1. What was the most valuable experience or moment for you during this project? The workshops exploring youth participation in depth were especially valuable to me, particularly the Youth Participation Spectrum and Power Mapping. These activities helped me understand how influence and decision-making work in practice. Before the exchange, some of these concepts felt abstract. Read more about Reyhan ‘s personal interview as participant in YE “Youth participation 360”[…]

1. What motivated you to join this youth exchange, and what were your expectations before coming? I joined because I was honestly tired of doing the same things over and over again. I wanted an experience that would challenge me. I enjoy dynamic environments where I can meet new people, encounter different mindsets and explore Read more about Ana’s personal interview as participant in YE “Rural Changemakers Lab”[…]